Thermal Cycling ODTC® - On Deck Thermal Cycler for 96 well or 384 well PCR plates

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Introduction
The document introduces the INHECO On Deck Thermal Cycler (ODTC®), a thermal cycler designed for integration into robotic workstations to automate molecular biological processes, particularly PCR amplification. It emphasizes the need for compact solutions in labs with limited space and highlights the ODTC®'s ability to fit on almost any liquid handling instrument deck.

Key Features and Benefits

Compact Design: The ODTC® has a small footprint, equivalent to around 2.5 SBS positions, and features an ultra-flat design with a height of only 124.3 mm.
Thermal Performance: Utilizes 3D vapor chamber mount (VCM®) technology for superior thermal performance, ensuring well-to-well temperature uniformity and rapid heating/cooling rates.
Automation: The ODTC® supports 24/7 automated operation with features like a horizontally opening heated lid and the ability to pipette during thermal cycling.
Flexibility: Compatible with various PCR plates and sealing options, including low and high profile plates, and offers multiple deck positioning configurations.
SiLA Communication Standard: Ensures future-proof, plug-and-play solutions with user-friendly software for PCR profile editing.

Specifications

Temperature Range: 4°C to 99°C with accuracy of ±0.3K at 55°C and uniformity of ±0.2K at key temperatures.
Heating/Cooling Rates: Adjustable rates with maximum heating of 5.0K/s and cooling of 2.2K/s.
Power & Control Unit: Features a web-based protocol interface and can be positioned vertically or horizontally.

Verification and Testing
The ODTC® Verification Tool (OVT) is available for performance testing, ensuring precision and accuracy of temperature control. It is used for Instrument Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ).

Conclusion
The ODTC® is presented as a state-of-the-art solution for automated PCR applications, offering high throughput, precise thermal control, and integration flexibility, making it suitable for various genomic workflows and diagnostics.

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Thermal Cycling ODTC® - On Deck Thermal Cycler for 96 well or 384 well PCR plates Benefits Top thermal performance Precise run time XL: Use low & high profile plates 24/7 automated operation Pipetting during PCR Run Features ODTC XL versions for flexible plate use and gripping Automated Horizontal Lid Super conductive VCM® Mount Small footprint, low height SiLA communication standard Verification tool optional

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Thermal Cycler for Fully Automated Applications The world´s first purpose-designed thermal cycler for on-deck use in robotic workstations ODTC® - On Deck Thermal Cycler INTRODUCTION Our motivation Automation of molecular biological processes is in high demand for today’s genomic workflows, in particular when high throughput and/or high precision is required for human genomics projects or human diagnostics. However, space in the lab is often limited and thus solutions are required that make the most out of existing liquid handling systems with minimal footprint. World’s first purpose-designed...

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On deck integration made simple Save space for integration - gain space for your assay Most compact cycler integrated on deck: footprint is equivalent to around 2.5 SBS positions only; PCU (power & control unit) separate and can be placed below or next to the deck. Fits on any deck of almost all liquid handling stations on the market Ultra-flat design with a height of only 124.3 mm & horizontal lid movement allows save travel of the pipetting arm. Optimize your assay setup Flexible deck positioning solutions pre-designed: 4 configurations for the ODTC®96 & ODTC®384 with respect to the air ventilation...

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Reduce the risk of cross contamination by avoiding condensation The heated lid of the instrument is adjustable to any temperature from 30 to 115° C and thus even incubations at low temperature are possible under optimal conditions. Comfortably select low and high profile plates of your choice Full- or semi-skirted low profile PCR plates from Bio-Rad, 4titude or Hamilton fit reliably into the mount of the ODTC®96 or ODTC®384. Note: High profile plates will only fit in the ODTC96 XL. ODTC96 XL: Use your high profile plate of choice to streamline your workflow by utilising the same plate for all...

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Variants (wells and ventilation outlet) Vent outlet Power & Control Unit is identical for all ODTC® versions and included in scope of supply. ODTC® Verification Tool OVT The OVT is specially designed to test the performance of the ODTC®. Quick, easy & reliable! It’s unique flat measuring head captures mount and lid temperatures while the cycler is closed during the run of a predefined test routine. The OVT is checking heating and cooling rates and the system software automatically calculates the precision and accuracy of the mount and lid temperatures, as well as the temperature uniformity over...

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INHECO GmbH Fraunhoferstrasse 11 82152 Martinsried Germany Front view Side view Bottom view Drilling scheme www.inheco.com This brochure can also be downloaded from our website. BRO_28-12-20_ThermalCycling2021_01

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Thermal Cycling ODTC® - On Deck Thermal Cycler for 96 well or 384 well PCR plates

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